Exploring Intertextuality in Korean Mother-in-law and Daughter-in-law Discourse

Yoojin Kang (강유진)

Exploring Intertextuality in Korean Mother-in-law and Daughter-in-law Discourse

The Sociolinguistic Journal of Korea
Abbr : 사회언어학
2023, 31(4), pp.99-120
Publisher : The Sociolinguistic Society Of Korea
Research Area : Humanities > Linguistics
Received : November 14, 2023
Accepted : December 28, 2023
Published : December 31, 2023

Yoojin Kang ¹

¹영남대

Accredited

ABSTRACT

This study explores the intricacies of intertextuality within the conflict dynamics between a mother-in-law and a daughter-in-law. By adopting an intertextual perspective that draws upon the analytical frameworks presented by van Langenhove and Harre (1999) on positioning and Tannen’s (2006) insights regarding recycling, reframing, and rekeying, this study sheds light on a significant social and cultural phenomenon. Through the application of these theoretical concepts, this study aims to unravel the ways in which a Korean mother-in-law engages in the recycling, reframing, and rekeying of arguments related to the expectations of being a good daughter-in-law. Additionally, it examines the distinct positioning of both the mother-in-law and the daughter-in-law in two conflict themes. The primary focus is on understanding the interconnection between these conflict themes and analyzing whether the positions of the mother-in-law and the daughter-in-law in one conflict undergo changes when navigating the other conflict.

KEYWORDS

discourse, intertextuality, positioning, recycle, reframe, rekey

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